Welcome Message
The Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center is dedicated to the central practice of awakening. The activities of the Center cultivate awareness of the essential beauty and dignity of life coming from full engagement with life-as-it-is.
The Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center is named after Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi, the root teacher of Joen Snyder O'Neal and Michael O'Neal. Jikai, Compassionate Ocean, refers to reality itself, which always holds us and bathes us with compassion. Even though we may not be aware of it, even though we may be experiencing a lot of suffering, still we are held in the great ocean of Buddha's compassion.
The Center offers programs in Zen practice and study as well as programs in mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Special Event
An Evening with Norman Fischer at the Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center
Friday, May 31
Friday Morning Gathering 9:30 to 11:00 am (9:30 sitting, 10:00 dharma talk and discussion)
Friday evening, Introduction to Compassion Training: Public Talk, 7 to 9 pm
No preregistration is necessary.
Cost: by donation
More details available on our Special Events page.
Retreats
1-Day Retreat with Norman Fischer
For more information on this Saturday retreat or to register, go to www.mnzencenter.org.
Saturday, June 1, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Minnesota Zen Meditation Center
3343 E. Calhoun Parkway, Minneapolis
Summer Courses
When Things Fall Apart: Exploring Adversity with the Teachings of Pema Chodron
Taught by Joen Snyder O’Neal
Minneapolis—Mondays, June 17-July 22 (six sessions) 7:00-9:00 PM
$120 (members $100) + $10 materials fee
Presented at Casket Arts Building, Suite 210, 68117th Ave. NE, Minneapolis
Spring Courses
An Introduction to Lojong: Training in Compassion
Taught by Michael O’Neal
Wednesdays, May 8-29, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Fee: $80 (members $60) + $15 materials fee
Presented at Casket Arts Building, Suite 210, 68117th Ave. NE, Minneapolis
Total Dynamic Living Classes
Minneapolis: Tuesdays
June 4 - July 23, 2013
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Michael O'Neal
Location: Compassionate Ocean Dharma Center (681 17th Avenue NE, Suite 210, Minneapolis)
St. Paul: Thursdays
June 6 - August 1, 2013
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Instructor: Michael O'Neal
Location: Clouds in Water Zen Center, 308 Prince Street, St. Paul (near Hwy 94 & 7th St. exit)
The registration form is available here for printing and mailing or you may register online.
